Risks of Mobile Carts: Maintaining Guidelines and References
Not maintaining the guidelines and references for healthcare specialty carts can put patients at risk. Learn what surveyors are focusing on.
Author: Christopher Pratt, MS, BSN, HACP-CMS, Senior Consultant & Accredited Provider Program Director
Patient Information Security
Protecting patient health information from unauthorized access can be a challenging. Learn some of the risks and how to prevent them.
Checking Patient’s Equipment from Home for Safety
The use of a patient’s own medical equipment and devices in the inpatient setting may be necessary but, may constitute a safety risk. Learn More.
Safe Handling Practices for Hazardous Chemicals
Organizations must follow safe handling and storage of chemicals and use practices to safeguard staff and patients. Read on to learn more!
Safety Briefings for Survey Teams
A safe work environment during an actual regulatory survey is paramount. Learn tips to ensure safety for survey teams or other visiting organizations.
Point of Use Sterile Instrument Reprocessing Procedures
We are observing increasing incidence of organizations struggling to follow their point of use sterile instrument reprocessing procedures. This is a major infection control risk and patient safety concern.
How To Evaluate Surgical Fire Risks In Procedural Areas
We are noticing that many organizations are not including special procedural areas as part of their proactive assessments for fire and burn risk for patients.
CMS Setting the Bar Higher for Hospital Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs
CMS released QSO-23-09-Hospital in early March to provide greater emphasize of organization’s efforts to deliver safe, quality patient care.
How the Environment of Care Impacts Positive Patient Outcomes
The environment of care can present a clear risk to positive patient outcomes if not considered an influencer on patient safety. Learn more!
Telemedicine Regulatory Considerations Post-Pandemic
Learn about regulatory considerations for healthcare providers offering telehealth and telemedicine services.
Top 10 Technology Hazards for 2023 Released by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)
The Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) has just released their top 10 Technology Hazards for 2023 list. This identifies the most pressing technology-based vulnerabilities that could exist in your organization and impact your patients.
Leadership Accountability for Survey Readiness
More than ever before, Accrediting Agencies are holding Healthcare Leaders accountable when the facility fails to meet established accreditation and/or regulatory requirements. Learn important guidance Leaders can follow to ensure the safety of patients, employees, and visitors.